The credibility
Example: The credibility of his story convinced everyone in the room.
Definition
"The credibility" refers to the quality or power of being believable or trustworthy, especially in the context of arguments, sources, or information. In philosophy, it involves the extent to which a claim or statement can be accepted as true or reliable based on evidence or reasoning.
Etymology
The term "credibility" derives from the Latin word 'credibilis,' meaning 'worthy of belief,' which comes from 'credere,' meaning 'to believe.' The concept has long been important in philosophy, where assessing the credibility of an argument or source is crucial for determining truth and knowledge. Did you know? The root 'credere' is also the origin of the English word 'credit.'
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"The credibility" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Philosophy - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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